Objective
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Tia M. Grigley

Bible Based Fellowship Child Care
Tampa,Florida
29
years of professional experience

To apply my abilities not only to teach but to learn and help lead to ever growing company and career growth with.

Work History

Teacher

9 Years 7 Months
Bible Based Fellowship Child Care | 01.2017 - Current
  • Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
  • Provide variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Food Service

1 Year 3 Months
University Community Hospital | 07.1998 - 10.1999
  • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Prepare variety of foods according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.

Food Service

1 Year 1 Month
V.A. Hospital | 02.1997 - 03.1998
  • Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
  • Wrap items such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
  • Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.

Child Teacher

3 Months
Childcare Partners Inc | 02.2006 - 05.2006
  • Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals, and medications.

Teacher

6 Years 6 Months
A Learning Space Academy | 10.2009 - 04.2016
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment that supported emotional and social development.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication regarding child progress.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities that promoted cognitive skills and creativity.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and implemented positive behavior management strategies.

Teacher

5 Years 4 Months
Bible Based Fellowship Childcare Center | 09.2000 - 01.2006
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student development and learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in training new staff on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
  • Enhanced educational materials by integrating technology into daily lessons.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Education

High School Diploma

American Academy of Pinecrest | Pembroke Pines, FL

- Child Care Education Honors

American Academy | Tampa, FL | 09-2010
CPR First Aid Cert

Skills

Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model and mentor
Growth mindset
Public speaking
Classroom instruction
Conflict resolution
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative learning
Student-centered learning
Child development
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum implementation
Student assessment
Small group instruction
Learning strategies
Innovative lesson planning
Curriculum development
Technology integration
Social-emotional learning training
Group instruction
Classroom technology
Project-based learning
Student needs assessment
Performance assessments
Student rapport
Testing and grading
Elementary education
Student evaluations
Assessment strategies
Learning assessments
Special needs students
Special education
Standardized testing

Accomplishments

Since I began in the childcare field, Ive earned a host of certificates & have had numerous trainings

  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.

Timeline

Teacher

Bible Based Fellowship Child Care
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Teacher

A Learning Space Academy
10.2009 - 04.2016Read More

Child Teacher

Childcare Partners Inc
02.2006 - 05.2006Read More

Teacher

Bible Based Fellowship Childcare Center
09.2000 - 01.2006Read More

Food Service

University Community Hospital
07.1998 - 10.1999Read More

Food Service

V.A. Hospital
02.1997 - 03.1998Read More

American Academy

from Child Care Education Honors
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American Academy of Pinecrest

High School Diploma
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Tia M. Grigley